In a move that has stunned fans and analysts across the nation, a five-star Ole Miss commit has flipped his allegiance to join the Alabama Crimson Tide, reshaping the landscape of college football recruiting in dramatic fashion.
Caleb Cunningham, a highly coveted 6-foot-3 wide receiver from Choctaw County High School in Mississippi, had been a firm Ole Miss commit and a major recruiting win for Lane Kiffin’s program. Regarded as one of the top receivers in the 2025 class, Cunningham’s commitment had energized the Rebels’ fanbase and given Ole Miss a major boost in the SEC arms race.
But in a twist few saw coming, Cunningham has now announced he is flipping to Alabama, joining head coach Kalen DeBoer’s powerhouse 2025 class. The move comes after Cunningham’s late official visit to Tuscaloosa, where sources say the Crimson Tide’s winning culture, player development pipeline, and national exposure sealed the deal.
“Alabama is where I want to be to chase championships and get to the next level,” Cunningham reportedly said in a statement. “It was one of the toughest decisions of my life, but I know this is the right path.”
This high-profile flip deals a significant blow to Ole Miss, who now loses its top-ranked commitment and a potential future star. For Alabama, it’s yet another recruiting victory that reasserts their dominance in the SEC and keeps the Crimson Tide in the national spotlight.
With signing day approaching, this story is a stark reminder that in college football recruiting, nothing is final until the ink is dry.
